Abstract
This issue explores key policy discussions on intellectual property rights (IPR) and patents, emphasizing their role in fostering technological progress. A comparative study of US, Mexican, and Philippine patent laws provides a broad perspective on IPR protection, highlighting key provisions of the Budapest Treaty and the implications of patent protection in biotechnology. Another article offers an in-depth look at the Philippine patent system, detailing the criteria for patentability and the step-by-step application process to educate Filipinos on securing intellectual property. The issue also examines plant variety protection, weighing the benefits of compensating plant breeders against the potential drawbacks of such a system. The impact of genetic manipulation on IPR is discussed. A proposed action plan outlines potential policy directions in this evolving field.
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